GENEVA — The World Health Organization declared the swine flu pandemic officially over Tuesday, months after many national authorities started canceling vaccine orders and shutting down hot lines as the disease ebbed from the headlines.

A medical marijuana organization is holding a protest against The Oregonian's editorial board for calling into question the legitimacy of cannabis' medical benefits and questioning the motivation of those using cannabis to alleviate pain. Oregon Green Free is leading the protest on Thursday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. at 1320 SW Broadway in Downtown.